We were joined by scores of parishioners, neighbors, preservationists, City Councilmember Harvey Epstein, and the East Village Community Coalition and Lower East Side Preservation Initiative for a rally this Sunday to save the endangered historic Most Holy Redeemer Church at 173 East 3rd Street (Ave. A/B) — see coverage in AMNY and EVGrieve and view image gallery here. Our message to the Archdiocese, the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, and incoming Mayor Mamdani: SAVE THIS HISTORIC CHURCH! 

This gorgeous church, founded in 1840, built in 1852, and altered in 1913, was once one of the tallest and largest in the city, and embodies an incredibly rich history that includes waves of immigrants, transformative fire safety measures, and innovations in Catholic liturgy. That’s why we’ve proposed the building for landmark designation and are fighting to achieve that, which is essential, because services have been ended at the church and it seems like it’s currently moving towards closure and likely sale. 

TO HELP: